Crane Trainer of the Year 2015​Allan Collins (DigitAL Training and Assessment Ltd)

Presenter: - Sophie Czurajewski-Sweeney (The Skills Organisation)

Awards Criteria

Crane Trainee of the Year Award

Showcase your skills, workmanship or special jobs you have been involved in and get industry recognition for your achievements.

Entry criteria

Trainees must be currently in cranes training or have completed a National Certificate in Cranes in the past two years

Trainees must have the support of their employer to submit an application

Employers can nominate a trainee and complete the application form

Evidence in the form of photographs, references, awards or accolades must accompany the application

Judging criteria

The judging panel will select finalists based on the following attributes:

An excellent standard of skill and workmanship

Teamwork skills

Commitment to the job, trade and potential for the industry

Entries close Friday 27 May 2016

Crane Trainer of the Year Award

Entry Criteria

The nominated trainer must be a registered crane workplace assessor with The Skills Organisation

The nominee trainer must currently be training a trainee registered with The Skills Organisation, or have had a trainee complete their qualification through The Skills Organisation in the last 12 months

Judging criteria

The nominee trainer demonstrates a high level of ongoing support for the trainees

They demonstrate commitment to and passion for delivering excellent industry training

They have shown initiative to try and improve systems to cater for trainee needs

Entries close Friday 27 May 2016

Crane Training Company of the Year Award

Entry Criteria

The nominated company must have a trainee currently employed with them or have had a trainee complete their qualification with them in the last 12 months

The nominated company must agree to undergo a workplace evaluation facilitated by The Skills Organisation as part of the judging process. The evaluation will take up to 3 hours and will take place from 7 June to 22 June 2016

Judging criteria

The nominated company displays exceptional support to industry training and trainee support is evident in the workplace

Displays encouragement of training and professional development towards trainees

Has implemented newer or better systems in the training workplace to provide trainees with an effective training environment

Workplace evaluations will assess the following aspects of the training company:·Training and Assessment Planning·Training methods and trainee support·Assessment systems and methods·Resource management·Evaluation, review and improvement·Results, administration and records·Qualification completions

Entries close Friday 27 May 2016

Crane Leader of the Year Award

Entry Criteria

This individual must have been involved in the crane industry for a minimum of two years

Judging criteria

The judging panel will select finalists based on the following criteria:

Contribution to the industry in a training, support, management or leadership role

Demonstration of leadership in raising industry training standards resulting in the growth and success of the crane industry

Is considered to be a role model by peers and industry, displaying integrity, respect and the ability to work within a team.